BELINDA HAWTHORNE
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant II with three years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant II
Greene Dental Services
02.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
Dental Assistant
Wilson County Health Department
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Wilson County Health Department
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including stainless steal crown, composite fillings and sealants.
- Booked appointments for patients using Dentrix.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Accounts Receivable
Arnold Wilbert Corporation
11.2005 - 03.2019
- Invoice customers Assisting Vice President.
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
Education
Dental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Cary, NC12.2020
Medical Office Assistance -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC05.2004
Diploma - Business Administration
Queen Anne's County High School
Centreville, MD06.1986
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient care excellence
- Dental radiography proficiency
- Infection control protocols
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Restorative procedures
- Suture removal
- Dental procedure preparation
- Root Canal Therapy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Responsible and Dependable
References
Amanda Knowles Wayne County Schools 919-731-8625
Felicia Padgett Pinecrest Funeral Services 910-231-6006
Angie Traylor Southern Bank 919-440-6528
Timeline
Dental Assistant II
Greene Dental Services
02.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Wilson County Health Department
05.2022 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures
02.2022 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Wilson County Health Department
03.2021 - 02.2022
Accounts Receivable
Arnold Wilbert Corporation
11.2005 - 03.2019
Dental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Medical Office Assistance -
Wayne Community College
Diploma - Business Administration
Queen Anne's County High School
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